Chōtoku-ji Temple
長徳寺 (新発田市)
Chotokuji Temple honors the 47 Ronin and offers unique historical artifacts.
What it is
- Buddhist temple in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture.
- Family temple of Horibe Taketsune's birth family.
- Dedicated to the Ako Roshi (47 Ronin).
What to see
- Ishidai Pine, planted by Horibe Taketsune.
- Gishido hall, completed in 1929.
- Wooden statues of the Ako Roshi inside Gishido.
- Main hall and kuri are registered cultural properties.
When to go
- Gishisai festival is held annually on December 14th.
Getting there
- 20-minute walk west from JR Shibata Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
新潟県新発田市大栄町2-7-22 Open in Google Maps
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